ACLU History: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920

As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, look back at some of the many fights led by the ACLU along the way.

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The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.

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Reflections on an Incredible Client: Barry Walter Spartman

Kentucky lost a fighter for marriage equality and ACLU-KY client who challenged Kim Davis's denial of his right to marry the love of his life. Even at this time of incredible loss, love still wins.

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After 12 Deaths in 12 Months, The Fight to Save Lives in Louisville Jails Continues

One year ago we joined the Louisville community to form a coalition and demand immediate, substantive changes to save lives in Louisville jails. One year later, the community has lost 12 lives in as many months. Louisville's government is overseeing a humanitarian crisis.

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Support Black Maternal Health for Giving Tuesday 2022

We're celebrating Giving Tuesday 2022 by supporting partners and organizations throughout the state that work on Black maternal health.

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Trust the Experts: Hundreds of Kentucky Healthcare Professionals Say Amendment 2 Would Endanger Lives

Healthcare professionals across the commonwealth are asking Kentuckians to vote NO on Amendment 2 because abortion bans endanger patients' lives.

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Meet the Candidates Running for Judge

Judicial races often go unnoticed, but are crucial for reforming our criminal legal system. Check out this page for our first-ever 2022 judicial guide to learn about the candidates and make a decision.

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Faith Leaders Agree: Amendment 2 is an Affront to Religious Liberty

Amendment 2 is an affront to religious liberty – and faith leaders agree. Vote NO on Amendment 2 to defeat this total abortion ban.

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We are Kentucky Rabbis and Cantors: Abortion Bans are Against Our Religion

Amendment 2 – a complete ban on abortion without exceptions – would steal Kentuckians' bodily autonomy and trample over their religious liberty.

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